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ZIP 36832

Part of Auburn, AL
Pop. 30,959·Lee County·17th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,809/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
-$156
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ZIP 36832 · $1,809
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,190/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,708/yr
At $1,809/mo median
Location
CityAuburn
StateAL
CountyLee County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.9% YoY, +4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36832 (Auburn, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 49.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,959
Median income
$42,717
Median age
23.5
Renters
49.4%
Age distribution
21.5%
45.9%
19.7%
Under 1821.5%
18–3445.9%
35–5419.7%
55–646.7%
65+6.2%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
58.7%
25.5%
White58.7%
Black25.5%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian6.5%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
20.6%
24.4%
49.8%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma20.6%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+49.8%
Housing tenure
50.6%
49.4%
Owner50.6%
Renter49.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36832 in Auburn, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,618 → $42,717
up 31.0%
Population
27,384 → 30,959
up 13.1%
Renter share
52.2% → 49.4%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
44.6% → 49.8%
+5.2 pts
Median age
25 → 23.5
-1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $32,618 to $42,717 across the same window, up 31.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 36832 in Auburn, AL adding about 3,575 residents over the five-year window, up 13.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 52.2% to 49.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.6% to 49.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36832 covers Auburn, AL. The median rent here is $1,809/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 51% of local median household income ($42,717/yr), ZIP 36832 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36832?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36832 (Auburn, AL) is $1,809. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36832 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36832's median rent of $1,809/mo is $156 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36832 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36832 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #17 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,809/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36832?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,809/mo in ZIP 36832. The local median household income is $42,717/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36832?

Rent in ZIP 36832 has increased 21.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36832 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36832 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,809/mo, rent takes approximately 51% of the local median household income ($42,717/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36832 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 36832 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.4% of ZIP 36832 households are renters, while 50.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36832 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36832 compare to the rest of Auburn?

ZIP 36832 is more affordable than Auburn overall. At $1,809/mo, it's $13 below the Auburn citywide median of $1,822/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36832 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36832 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
51%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,809/mo, rent takes ~51% of ZIP 36832's median household income ($42,717/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36832 51%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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